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Plumbing Knowledge: Tools, code, and equations

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The most desirable tool for gripping plastic pipe is a _____

a)

Stillson wrench

b)

Heavy-duty pipe wrench

c)

Chain Tongs

d)

Strap wrench

2.

In order to properly prepare steel pipe for butt welding, the ends must be ____

a)

Grooved

b)

Beveled

c)

Rolled

d)

Flared

3.

External threads are cut using a _____

a)

Tap

b)

Die

c)

Chisel

d)

Reamer

4.

Internal threads are cut using a _____

a)

Tap

b)

Die

c)

Chisel

d)

Reamer

5.

When a powder actuated tool fails to fire, it should be immediately removed from the work and rested on its side.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

An extension ladder is to be used by leaning it against a wall. If the working length of the ladder is 24 feet, the base of the ladder should be set___feet away from the building wall.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

7.

Which fitting would be used to make an offset of 45 degrees?

a)

1/4 bend

b)

1/6th bend

c)

1/8th bend

d)

1/16th bend

8.

A riser clamp is used to support _____

a)

Vertical pipe

b)

Horizontal pipe

c)

Old pipe

d)

High Jack

9.

The proper procedure for threading pipe is to _____

a)

Ream, Cut, Thread

b)

Cut, Ream, Thread

c)

Thread, Cut, Ream

d)

Cut, Thread, Ream

10.

One drainage fixture unit is equal to a fixture discharge rate of up to 7.5 gal. per minute.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Atmospheric pressure at sea level is _____

a)

3.14 psi.

b)

7.5 psi.

c)

12.0 psi.

d)

14.7 psi.

12.

The earth’s atmosphere contains approximately _____ oxygen.

a)

1%

b)

21%

c)

50%

d)

78%

13.

A 10-foot head of water is equal to a pressure of _____

a)

.043 psi.

b)

.434 psi.

c)

4.34 psi.

d)

43.4 psi.

14.

Vent and branch vent pipes shall be _____

a)

Free from drops or sags

b)

Level or graded

c)

a, b, and d.

d)

Connected as to drip back by gravity to the drainage pipe it serves

15.

Plumbing fixtures installed on a floor level that is lower than the next upstream manhole cover of the public or private sewer shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type of ___

a)

Back water valve

b)

House trap

c)

Sump pump

d)

Relief vent

16.

An indirect waste pipe is _____

a)

Not directly connected to the drainage system

b)

Not directly connected to a fixture or appliance

c)

Connected to a soil pipe

d)

Connected to the storm sewer

17.

The distance measured along the centerline of pipe and fittings is defined as the ____

a)

Diagonal length

b)

Developed length

c)

Working distance

d)

Water line

18.

Plastic drain waste and vent piping should be _______

a)

Tightly strapped to prevent movement

b)

Strapped every 25 feet

c)

Supported, but not rigidly restrained

d)

Not strapped at all

19.

A horizontal common waste and vent pipe, adequately sized to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain is a(an) (a)   .

20.

Trap seal is defined as the vertical distance between the crown weir and (a)   .

21.

The purpose of a fixture trap is to (a)   .

22.

The test medium used for a hydrostatic pressure test is (a)   .

23.

Hydrostatic pressure tests are typically conducted at not less than (a)   times the working pressure of the system to be tested.

24.

A boiler tube or dip tube is installed in a domestic water heater to (a)  

25.

In order to prevent corrosion, water heaters are fitted with (a)  

26.

A temperature and pressure relief valve should be installed so that the temperature sensing element is (a)  

27.

The number of Btu’s required to raise the temperature of 1 gallon of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.

a)

1 Btu

b)

8.3 Btu’s

c)

7.5 Btu’s

d)

22,000 Btu’s

28.

Mild steel is used as piping material because of its malleability and high tensile strength.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Lead, copper and brass are examples of (a)   metals.

30.

On the pH scale, ______ would be considered neutral and safe.

a)

1.5

b)

7.0

c)

3.0

d)

12.2

31.

Which of the following is not a property of pure water.

a)

Odorless

b)

Colorless

c)

Tasteless

d)

Readily conducts electricity

32.

The boiling temperature of water is not affected by changes in pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Liquids are easily compressed.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The vertical height of a column of water can be used as an indicator of static pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

A 4” stand pipe 10’ high will exert more pressure on a system than will a 2” stand pipe 10’ high.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The fixed point of a lever is called the balance point.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The amount of force required to pull a metal apart is referred to as _______

a)

Shear strength

b)

Tensile strength

c)

Ductility

d)

Conductivity

38.

The ability of a metal to transmit heat or electricity is referred to as _____

a)

Malleability

b)

Tensility

c)

Ductility

d)

Conductivity

39.

The rate at which corrosion occurs will usually______as temperature is increased.

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

c)

Stabilize

d)

Remain unchanged

40.

The scale that forms on a metal surface exposed to air is called _______

a)

Coalescence

b)

Alloy

c)

Flux

d)

Oxide

41.

The flow of liquid when it is drawn into a small space between wetted surfaces is called _______

a)

Coalescence

b)

Melting point

c)

Flux

d)

Capillary action

42.

Brass is _______

a)

An element

b)

An alloy of copper and zinc

c)

An alloy of copper and tin

d)

An alloy of tin and zinc

43.

Type K copper tube is identified by (a)   markings along the tube.

44.

Type L copper tube is identified by (a)   markings along the tube.

45.

Type M copper tube is identified by (a)   markings along the tube.

46.

Type DWV copper tube is identified by (a)   markings along the tube.

47.

Copper tube is a ferrous metal.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Copper drainage fittings may be used for potable water piping.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Brazed joints are generally stronger than soldered joints.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The square knot is used for joining two dry ropes of the same size.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Arm extended and thumb pointing upward is the crane signal for raising the load.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Manila rope is about twice as strong as nylon rope of the same size.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Nylon rope may be stored wet as it is not generally susceptible to rot or mildew.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

A true isometric drawing's three major axes are _______ degrees apart.

a)

30

b)

60

c)

45

d)

120

55.

Non-isometric lines _______

a)

Cannot be drawn to scale

b)

Can easily be drawn to scale

c)

Should never be used

d)

Are used only for the compass

56.

In an isometric drawing, only true _______ lines can accurately be drawn to scale.

a)

Vertical

b)

Isometric

c)

North — South

d)

Offset

57.

The site plan will show (a)  

58.

(a)   plans will provide the journeyman with room dimensions.

59.

Structural plans provide the journeyman with (a)  

60.

In an isometric drawing, the horizontal axes are drawn using a 30/60 triangle, with the angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Lines that are parallel in a plan view will be parallel in an isometric view.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Non-isometric lines are easily drawn to scale.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Electrical plans are of no use when installing a plumbing system.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Section drawings show the section of land upon which the structure is to be built.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Plumbing and Mechanical plans are sometimes combined.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Detail drawings take precedent over floor plans.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

For positive pressure medical gas systems, piping shall be hard drawn, seamless copper tube, specification _______.

a)

ASTM B88

b)

ASTM B819

c)

ASTM 8280

d)

Any of the above

68.

Med-Gas joints shall be brazed within _______ hours after the surfaces are cleaned for brazing.

a)

One

b)

Four

c)

Eight

d)

Twenty-four

69.

Level 1 medical air compressors shall be sized to serve the peak calculated demand and in no case shall there be fewer than _______ compressors.

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

One

d)

Two

70.

In a Med Gas System, what valve shall be placed such that a wall intervenes between the valve and outlets/inlets that it controls?

a)

Service

b)

Demand check

c)

Riser

d)

Zone

71.

The installation of medical gas and vacuum systems shall be made by experienced, qualified and competent installer. The installers shall meet the requirements of ______

a)

AWS B3 1.3

b)

ASSE Standard 6010

c)

ASME Section IX

d)

None of the above

72.

Medical air sources shall be used only for ______ and calibration of medical respiratory devices.

a)

Instrument air

b)

Air-operating devices

c)

Human respiration

d)

All of the above

73.

Shutoff valves for positive pressure gases shall ______

a)

Be cleaned for oxygen service

b)

Be three-piece construction

c)

Have extensions for brazing

d)

All of the above

74.

To assure that all ambient air has been removed from the pipeline prior to brazing, a/an ______ shall be used to verify the effectiveness of the purge.

a)

Air analyzer

b)

Nitrogen analyzer

c)

Oxygen analyzer

d)

Any of the above

75.

Backflow Prevention Devices or Assemblies installed in a Potable Water Supply System shall be tested _____

a)

At the time of Installation

b)

a, c, and d

c)

A the time of repair or relocation

d)

Not less than on an annual schedule

76.

A certified backflow tester may _____ change the design, material, or operational characteristics of an assembly during maintenance or repair.

a)

Need to

b)

Temporarily

c)

Permanently

d)

Never

77.

A pressure vacuum breaker must be installed _____ above the highest downstream outlet.

a)

1 inch

b)

6 inch

c)

12 inch

d)

2 feet

78.

The term “air gap” in water distribution is _____

a)

A vent to atmosphere

b)

An air bubble in the piping

c)

An air line piped to the tank

d)

The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the potable water supply to the flood rim of the vessel or fixture.

79.

The minimum air gap separation is ______

a)

1 inch

b)

3 inches

c)

6 inches

d)

1 foot

80.

An RP type back flow assembly should be installed a minimum of (a)   above a cement slab floor.

81.

When servicing Back Flow Devices in a potable water system, only (a)   lubricants shall be used to assist with re-assembly.

82.

A Flushometer must be provided with a vacuum breaker.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A double check valve can be used to protect an untreated boiler feed line from backpressure.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

A pressure vacuum breaker is an effective device for backpressure protection.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Reclaimed Water is Non-potable water that meets or as a result of treatment, meets federal requirements for its intended uses. The level of treatment and quality of the reclaimed water shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Vertical wet venting is limited to ______ unit fixtures.

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

One and two

d)

One, two and three

87.

The wet vented section in no case shall be less than ______ pipe.

a)

1 1/2"

b)

2"

c)

2 1/2"

d)

3”

88.

The wet vented section must be increased by ______ pipe size(s).

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

None of the above

89.

Horizontal drainage piping requires a clean out for each aggregate change in direction of ______.

a)

60 degrees

b)

72 degrees

c)

90 degrees

d)

135 degrees

90.

What is the perimeter of a room

15’ — 6” x 15’ — 6”?

Mathematics Portion, show all work and circle your answers.

91.

What is the circumference of a pipe 16” in diameter?

Show your work circle the answer.

92.

What is the area of a circle 28” in diameter?

93.

How many cubic inches in a cube 18” on a side?

94.

How many cubic yards are there in a cellar hole 40’ - 0” x 16’ - 0” x 6’ - 0” deep?

95.

How many cubic inches is there in a cylindrical pail 16” in diameter and 30” high?

96.

Compute the volume of a semicircular trough 3' long by 1'-6" wide in cubic inches.

97.

A circle has a circumference of 172". Compute the diameter.

98.

A circle has an area of 187 sq. inches. How long is the radius? How long is the diameter?

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99.

Compute the wall thickness for 3" type "L" copper tube.